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U.S. Army
Taylor, Bernard
Taylor, Bernard
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1874
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company A
HometownSt. Louis, Missouri
Citation

Bravery in rescuing Lt. King, 5th U.S. Cavalry, from Indians.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1874

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